19th Hole - Caddie

Carlyon Bay and Porthpean are within minutes on foot or by car, and the South Cornwall coast here opens onto dozens of worthwhile stops. Charlestown's harbour hosts tall ships and has pubs and a museum; Fowey, Truro, Padstow and St Ives are all reachable for the day. The Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan draw crowds, as do numerous National Trust properties. If you want to stay local, the Carlyon Bay Hotel offers restaurants and a golf course overlooking the sea, or venture a mile or so further to find a shop, pub and restaurant.

19th Hole - Caddie is a single-storey property sleeping five across two bedrooms and a sofa bed room. One bedroom has a double bed, another has two singles, and there is an ensuite shower room plus a separate bathroom with a bath. The open-plan living space includes a kitchen equipped for proper cooking – oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher – and a dining and sitting area with Freeview TV. A large garden with sitting-out area and furniture comes with the place. Bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and heating are included; private parking accommodates two cars. One well-behaved pet stays free. Smoking is not permitted.

The beach lies half a mile away. Cycling, sailing, kayaking and horse riding are all on offer locally. This cottage suits families or small groups wanting ground-floor convenience and direct access to the Cornish coast without having to book a hotel.